Muenster High School is a 2A public high school located in Muenster, Texas. It is part of the Muenster Independent School District located in western Cooke County. In 2011, the school was rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 259 students in grades 7-12, Muenster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Muenster High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Muenster, TX, encompassing approximately 190.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located 16 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muenster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Muenster High School's student population of 259 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
259 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
A Tradition of Success
School Rankings
Muenster High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muenster High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#735 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Red
School Mascot
Hornet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muenster High School's ranking?
Muenster High School is ranked #735 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Muenster High School often compared to?
Muenster High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindsay High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muenster High School?
The graduation rate of Muenster High School is 90%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Muenster High School?
259 students attend Muenster High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Muenster High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Muenster High School?
Muenster High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Muenster High School offer ?
Muenster High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Muenster High School part of?
Muenster High School is part of Muenster Independent School District.
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